Fire breaks out at Delhi's School of Planning and Architecture; no injuries
A fire broke out at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) near Delhi's ITO area on Sunday morning, prompting a large-scale emergency response. According
A fire broke out at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) near Delhi's ITO area on Sunday morning, prompting a large-scale emergency response. According to updated information issued by the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), information about the fire was received at around 10 am. The incident was reported from the SPA building near ITO, following which fire-fighting operations were launched immediately.
Read Full Story Eight fire tenders were deployed to the spot and were assisted by three ambulances, two PCR vans, traffic police personnel and local police staff. Firefighters successfully brought the blaze under control and extinguished it. Authorities said no casualties or injuries have been reported in the incident.
The exact cause of the fire remains unknown and will be determined after further investigation. Officials added that the situation is now fully under control and there is no active fire in the building. [Update: The earlier version of this report, as quoted by Delhi Fire Service, stated that fire had broken out at a Ministry of Education office on Vikas Marg.
However, the department later rectified that the fire occurred at the School of Planning and Architecture.] Ends
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